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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.75, 876.61 and 311.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.75, 876.61 and 311.04 is: 466.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.75 : 876.61 = 311.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.75/876.61 = 311.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.75x = 876.61 × 311.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.75x = 272,660.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,660.77/584.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.29

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